(1) The Human Rights Commission (commission) is established by 2-15-1706, MCA. The commission is composed of five members of the public appointed by the Governor. The commission is allocated to the Department of Labor and Industry (department) for administrative purposes only. The commission adopts rules separately.

(2) The commission is designated a quasi-judicial board for purposes of 2-15-1706, MCA. Its purpose is to uphold the laws of the state of Montana against discrimination.

(3) The commission adopts the public participation rules of the Department of Labor and Industry as listed in chapter 2 of this title to the extent they do not conflict with statute or rule.